Pristina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo is formally informed by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill that Papua New Guinea has recognized the independence of the Republic of Kosovo.

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) proclaimed recognition and confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo has received official notification on recognition.

"Today we are officially informed through our Embassy in Tokyo that the Government of Papua New Guinea made a decision to recognize independence of Kosovo.. Prime Minister of this country, Peter O'Neill, made already public this decision..We will soon establish diplomatic relations with this country, "Artan Behrami, advisor to the minister Enver Hoxhaj, confirmed to Koha.net.